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The stoning of the Cemerat (rami) is performed on the 10th, 11th, 12th, and optionally 13th of Dhul Hijjah. On the 10th: stone only Cemerat al-Aqaba with 7 pebbles. On the 11th-13th: stone all three in order — small, medium, then large — 7 pebbles each. Each pebble is thrown with the right hand while saying 'Allahu Akbar.'
On the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, proceed to Cemerat al-Aqaba — the largest pillar, closest to Mekke. Stop the Telbiye. Throw 7 pebbles one at a time, saying 'Allahu Akbar' with each throw. Throw with the right hand. After completing, do not stand for dua — proceed to the sacrifice.
On the 11th, stone all three Cemerat in order after the sun passes its zenith. Begin with the small Cemerat: 7 pebbles with takbir. After it, move to the side, face Qibla, and make extended dua. Then the medium Cemerat: 7 pebbles, then dua. Finally, the large Cemerat: 7 pebbles — no dua after the large pillar.
These are the most frequent errors pilgrims make during this stage of Hajj.
Scholarly references supporting this guidance from established Islamic sources.
Repeat the same procedure as the 11th. If you wish to leave Mina early (on the 12th), you must depart before sunset. If the sun sets while you are still in Mina, you must stay for the 13th.
If you remained in Mina for the 13th, repeat the stoning of all three Cemerat in order, 7 pebbles each, after Dhuhr. After completing, you may leave Mina at any time.
The Cemerat area is one of the most dangerous locations during Hac. Follow all safety guidelines: use the multi-level Cemerat bridge, go during less crowded times, stay with your group, follow the one-way pedestrian flow, and never bend down in the crowd. If overwhelmed, move to the edges and wait.
The stoning commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's rejection of Shaytan, who appeared three times trying to dissuade him from sacrificing his son. When you throw each pebble with 'Allahu Akbar,' you are symbolically rejecting Shaytan's temptations in your own life.